ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST CHURCH The Deacon’s Bench – Dear Parishioners, If you missed it last Sunday, in the back of the church you will find additional copies of the flier about the season of Lent. As we recall the Passion, Death and Resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ, I invite you to prepare for this holy time of the year by participating in the celebration of the Holy Eucharist every Sunday, in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, in the Holy Week Services, in the weekly Stations of the Cross and the Lenten Soup Suppers. Please keep this schedule in a convenient location for easy and quick reference. Since the printing of the flyer of Lent, we have a change. On Wednesdays of Lent, we will have Mass on the following dates: February 25, March 18 and 25; whereas, on March 4 and 11, we will have a Communion Service instead of Mass. Please be aware of those changes. I am happy to announce that we now do have a Liturgy Committee, and the following are the members: Gina Bishop, chairperson; Blaise Marcucci; Ed Pagnanelli; Toby Dereck; Garry Paglione and Garry Bosco. Next, I would like to establish two other committees: the Evangelization/Catechesis/Spiritual Formation Committee and the Social Outreach/St. Vincent De Paul, Missionary Awareness Committee. If anyone would like to volunteer for either committee, please let me know by e-mailing me at fazzola@sjbitaliana.org. As you have noticed, we now have new marble pedestals holding the statues of San Francesco and Sant’ Antonio in front of the Sanctuary; also, the two credence tables on the Altar have marble tabletops. All these pieces of marble match the marble of the Main Altar. All were donated by the Solazzo Family, to whom we are very grateful for their generosity toward embellishing our beautiful church. May God bless them. Dio vi benedica abbondantemente, il vostro Diacono Felice 614 294-5319, ext. #8, fazzola@sjbitaliana.org MASSES AT ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST Sun., 2/22 9:30 a.m. Mon., 2/23 Tues., 2/24 6:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Wed., 2/25 Thurs., 2/26 Fri., 2/27 Sat., 2/28 Sun., 3/1 6:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Carlo & Monica Ventresca by Carol Ventresca At SH P-Pio Lucy Petrella Nance by Freda Nance-Smith and Pat Brown At SH Capt. David Spellacy by Mary, Mike, Matt & Amy Spellacy At SH At SH At SH Joseph Colak by Sos & LeeAnn Codispoti Requiescat in pace! In the charity of your prayers, please remember the family of Frances Catherine Codispoti, sister of Sos Codispoti, who died and was buried this past week. FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Blessed Sacrament and Marian Lights Intentions: Marian: David Spellacy, USMC by Mary Spellacy & Family Blessed Sacrament: Carlo & Monica Ventresca by Carol Ventresca We are in need of Blessed Sacrament and Marian Light Offerings. Offering is $10.00/candle. Envelopes are located on the left side of the vestibule door as you leave the church. Please Remember in your prayers those who are sick or suffering, especially those who are in Hospitals, Nursing Facilities or are Homebound. First Community Village – Health Care Center: Clara Zari The Barrington of Carmel – Carmel, Indiana: Yola Rossi Mother Angeline McCrory: Marie Tarantelli Rainbow Hospital: Maggie Gastaldo Recovering at Home: Joe Pishitelli Wexner Hertiage Village – Eddie Francis Sun., 2/22 Mon., 2/23 Tues., 2/24 Wed., 2/25 EVENTS THIS WEEK LaDonne Meeting after Mass (Marrapese Hall) San Glovanni Dance Group 4:30 p.m. (Marrapese Hall) Italian Village Men’s Faith Sharing Group 6:00 p.m. (Marrapese Hall) SJB Women’s Faith Group 6:00 p.m. (Classroom) Padre Pio Prayer Group Mass at 1:00 p.m. Mass, 6:00 p.m. LITURGICAL MINISTERS Lectors March 1st Antonio D’Alberto, 9:30 a.m. Toby Derrick Eucharistic Ministers LeeAnn Codispoti, Leslie Pasian, Sharon D’Alberto, Charlie Agriesti WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP AT ST. JOHN February 15, 2015 Number of Envelopes Used – 37 In Envelopes: $1,483.00 Loose Money: $173.00 Regular Collection: $1,656.00 Less Diocesan 6% Assessment ($ 99.36) $1,556.64 Votive Lights $ 22.00 Catholic Times $ 17.00 Black & Indian Missions $ 152.00 Join (Ash Wednesday) $ 20.00 Capital Improvements $ 2.00 50/50 Drawing $ 20.00 $ 233.00 ? $ ? $ ? HOW IS ST. JOHN’S DOING? $ ? $ ? Budgeted Offertory for Fiscal Year (7/1/14-6/30/15) Budgeted Actual Difference ($) (%) This Week: $ 2,885.00 $ 1,656.00 (-$1,229.00) (-43%) FYTD: $97,077.30 $87,009.29 (-$10,068.01) (-10%) SJB Collection Counters for Monday, February 23, 2015 Mary Spellacy, Genevive Knouff, Paul Cosentino Magnificat Order: To those of you who subscribed to the bulk order, please send a check in the amount of $30.00 made out to St. John. Please make sure you mark that the check is for the Magnificat. FEBRUARY 22, 2015 The Rosary before Mass on Sunday: Currently, we have Rosary leaders scheduled through March. We begin the Rosary around 9:00-9:05 a.m., and it takes about 15-20 minutes to pray the Rosary. If you would like information on how to lead the Rosary, please contact the Men’s Faith Sharing Group. The Leaders for March are: • March 1 - Toby Derrick • March 8 – Robert Contino • March 15 – Marge Contino • March 22 – Claudio Pasian • March 29 – Leslie Pasian St. Joseph’s Table: This Traditional Feast, including St. Joseph’s fabulous dessert table, will take place Saturday, March 14, at LaScala Restaurant at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $25.00 per person. Entertainment will be supplied by Donna Mogaver; plus a number of prizes will be available, including an OSU framed National Championship print and a case of Italian red wine. Tickets will be available every Sunday after Mass. See Gary Bosco and Gene Tambellini to buy your tickets. Father Casto Marrapese Scholarship applications are now available. High School seniors of Italian descent have until 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 1st, to apply. Applications are available through area high school guidance counselors, from the Parish Office during normal business hours, or by visiting www.sjbitaliana.com, look under “About” then “Events” (click on the link to download the application). A Trip to Sugar Creek, Ohio: There is a one-day trip scheduled by Amici D’oro on April 14th to Amish Country for a day of shopping and an “Amish Wedding Feast” for lunch. For reservations, call Tony Frissora at 846-4808. ANDIAMO ITALIA! Let’s go to Italy, September 14-28 – Rome, Capri, Assisi, Abruzzo (including Introdacqua), Tuscany, Florence, Bologna and Venice. Contact: Pat Rossetti (882-3900 or prossetti66@yahoo.com). To date, we have received: 140 Pledges $558,531.25 Pledged $497,357.25 Paid SACRED HEART WEEKLY STEWARDSHIP AT SACRED HEART February 15, 2015 Number of Envelopes Used - 18 In Envelopes: $1,067.00 Loose Money: $69.00 Regular Collection: $1,136.00 Less Diocesan 6% Assessment ($ 68.16) $1,067.84 Votive Lights $ 62.25 Catholic Times $ 17.00 $ 79.25 ? $ ? $ ? HOW IS SACRED HEART DOING? $ ? $ ? Budgeted Offertory for Fiscal Year (7/1/14-6/30/15) Budgeted Actual Difference ($) (%) This Week: $ 1,330.00 $ 1,136.00 (-$ 194.00) (-15%) FYTD: $44,360.00 $ 45,440.00 $1,080.00 2% SH Collection Counters for Monday, February 23, 2015 Denny & Sally Randall, Trish Wessels SACRED HEART CHURCH Sun., 2/22 MASSES AT SACRED HEART 11:00 a.m. Mon., 2/23 Tues., 2/24 Wed., 2/25 Thurs., 2/26 6:30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 a.m. Fri., 2/27 Sat., 2/28 6:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Sun., 3/1 11:00 a.m. John Dell Italia by Donato & Miryam Altieri Anthony & Neil Brigel by Estate Catherine Brigel by Estate At SJB Leopold & Johanna Brigel by Estate Anthony & Neil Brigel by Estate Dino Macherino by Egeo & Florence Frissora Richard Ricketts by Clara Ricketts LITURGICAL MINISTERS Lector: Saturday, February 28th • 4:00 p.m. Carolyn Thomas Eucharistic Ministers: Paul Clutter, Barbara Corley Servers: Gabriel & Lucy Bishop Usher/Greeter: Barbara Corley Sunday, March 1st • 11:00 a.m. Lector: Eucharistic Ministers: Server: Usher/Greeters: Susan Rorris Jim Merckling, John Tier, Sonny Tier Bob Lorain Dennis Jacob*, Curt Smith, Scott Fulks, Bob Longstreth *indicates Head Usher Mark Your Calendars for March 28, when St. Joseph Montessori School holds its “Spring Gala” at the Miranova. This is the biggest annual fund-raising event for SJMS, with proceeds going directly to support the exceptional Montessori education provided there. Visit www.gala4sjms.wordpress.com for details. Giant Eagle Gift Cards still on sale in Ryan Hall. MASS INTENTIONS – One of the greatest acts of charity is to pray for the living and the dead, and the greatest and most powerful prayer we have is the Mass, since the fruits of the Mass are the very fruits of Jesus’ redemption. Mass stipends (offerings) are $10.00 each and there may be only one offering per Mass. All Mass intentions will be listed in the bulletin. Please contact the Parish Office to schedule a Mass intention or place the request in a plain envelope with the name of the person for whom the Mass will be offered, the name of the requestor, and the requested date and stipend. Last-minute requests are difficult to complete. Pilgrimage of the Holy Land – Retrace the footsteps of Our Lord Jesus, with a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Fr. Joseph Klee, in residence at Sacred Heart Church (Columbus), will be the chaplain on this journey, which will include visits to Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Nazareth, Galilee, the Via Crucis, the location of the Last Supper, Gethsemane, the place of the Dormition, Nativity Church, and Capernaum. Dates are August 26-September 5, 2015, and the cost is $3,999.00 per pilgrim (Airfare and ALL-included). To register, please contact (855) 842-8001 or (508) 340-9370. One can also register online at www.proximotravel.com. Face Forward $500.00 Service Awards: The Office of Vocations for the Columbus Diocese is presenting the third annual Service Awards. Two $500.00 awards are available to all students, grades eight through twelve, living in the Diocese of Columbus, including those attending public, private, and Catholic schools, as well as home-schooled students. The criteria for award eligibility includes parish involvement, service, and a short 300-word essay on the importance of service and giving back to the community. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2015. For more information and to enter, visit www.faceforwardcolumbusblog.com/service-awards.
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